Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: June 21, 2022
The
biofilm
community
of
microorganisms
has
been
identified
as
the
dominant
mode
microbial
growth
in
nature
and
a
common
characteristic
different
such
Pseudomonas
aeruginosa,
Staphylococcus
aureus,
epidermidis.
structure
helps
protection
from
environmental
threats
including
host
immune
system
antimicrobial
agents.
Thus,
led
to
higher
prevalence
multidrug-resistant
(MDR)
strains
recent
years.
In
this
regard,
use
new
class
antibiotics,
natural
compounds,
anti-biofilm
enzymes
considered
for
destruction
biofilm.
However,
drawbacks
low
penetration,
high
susceptibility
degradation,
instability,
poor
solubility
aqueous
solutions
limit
agents
(ABAs)
clinical
setting.
As
such,
studies
have
using
poly
lactic-
co
-glycolic
acid
(PLGA)-based
nanoplatforms
(PLGA
NPFs)
delivery
ABAs
that
reported
promising
results.
These
particles,
due
proper
drug
loading
release
kinetics,
could
suppress
attachment,
colonization,
formation
long
time.
Additionally,
PLGA
NPFs,
because
drug-loading
efficiencies,
hydrophilic
surface,
negative
charge,
electrostatic
interaction,
lead
effective
penetration
antibiotics
deeper
layer
biofilm,
thereby
eliminating
NPFs
be
potential
candidate
coating
catheters
other
medical
material
surfaces
inhibition
exact
interaction
should
evaluated
animal
studies.
future
goal
will
develop
formulations
systems
can
used
treatment
MDR
since
interactions
these
structures
are
not
elucidated.
present
review
article,
we
discussed
various
aspects
usage
along
with
methods
procedures
improving
NPF
efficacy
against
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
22(23), P. 12662 - 12662
Published: Nov. 23, 2021
Self-assembling
peptides
could
be
considered
a
novel
class
of
agents
able
to
harvest
an
array
micro/nanostructures
that
are
highly
attractive
in
the
biomedical
field.
By
modifying
their
amino
acid
composition,
it
is
possible
mime
several
biological
functions;
when
assembled
micro/nanostructures,
they
can
used
for
variety
purposes
such
as
tissue
regeneration
and
engineering
or
drug
delivery
improve
release
and/or
stability
reduce
side
effects.
Other
significant
advantages
self-assembled
involve
biocompatibility
ability
efficiently
target
molecular
recognition
sites.
Due
intrinsic
characteristics,
peptide
capable
load
both
hydrophobic
hydrophilic
drugs,
suitable
achieve
triggered
at
disease
sites
by
inserting
structure’s
stimuli-responsive
moieties.
The
focus
this
review
was
summarize
most
recent
studies
on
with
emphasis
application
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(25)
Published: April 3, 2023
Abstract
Hydrogels,
as
3D
networks
containing
huge
amount
of
water,
display
similarity
to
soft
tissues,
and
thus
they
are
wide
interest
in
tissue
engineering.
due
biocompatibility
porous
structure,
valuable
therapeutic
platforms
for
hydrophilic
drugs.
Over
the
last
decade,
there
has
been
a
strong
emphasis
on
development
hydrogel
with
ability
increase
solubility
hydrophobic
However,
pronounced
discrepancy
between
character
hydrogels
nature
numerous
pharmacologically
active
compounds
is
problematic.
In
recent
years,
different
strategies
applied
using
special
polymer
constructs
or
composite
materials
exploiting
advanced
scientific
knowledge
area
lipid‐based
nano‐
microcarriers
hydrophobization
turns
out
be
not
only
terms
achieving
dissolve
poorly
soluble
drugs
but
also
proves
crucial
obtaining
bioadhesion
wet
conditions,
also,
unexpected
abnormal
water
swelling
behavior,
well
mechanical
properties
such
dissipation
mechanism
self‐healable
properties.
This
review
mainly
focused
advances
usage
hydrophobized
biomedical
applications.
Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(16), P. 5390 - 5409
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Microneedles
(MNs)
have
recently
been
found
to
applications
in
drug,
vitamin,
protein
and
vaccine
delivery.
Polymeric
MN
arrays
continue
attract
increasing
attention
due
their
capability
bypass
the
skin's
stratum
corneum
(SC)
barrier
with
minimal
invasiveness.
These
carriers
can
achieve
targeted
intradermal
delivery
of
drugs
vaccines
improve
transdermal
level.
As
a
nontoxic
FDA-approved
copolymer,
polylactic
glycolic
acid
(PLGA)
has
good
biocompatibility
biodegradability.
Currently,
PLGA-based
MNs
noticeable
tendency
be
utilized
as
system.
This
study
focuses
on
most
recent
advances
MNs.
Both
PLGA
nanoparticle-based
matrix-based
MNs,
created
for
vaccines,
drugs,
proteins
other
therapeutic
agents,
are
discussed.
The
paper
also
discusses
various
types
potential
applications.
Finally,
prospects
challenges
reviewed.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 615 - 615
Published: Feb. 11, 2023
Poly(lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)
particles
are
a
widely
used
and
extensively
studied
drug
delivery
system.
The
favorable
properties
of
PLGA
such
as
good
bioavailability,
controlled
release,
an
excellent
safety
profile
due
to
the
biodegradable
polymer
backbone
qualified
for
approval
by
authorities
application
platform
in
humas.
In
recent
years,
immunotherapy
has
been
established
potent
treatment
option
variety
diseases.
However,
immunomodulating
drugs
rely
on
targeted
specific
immune
cell
subsets
often
rapidly
eliminated
from
Loading
with
can
protect
therapeutic
compounds
premature
degradation,
direct
tissues
or
cells,
ensure
sustained
release.
These
present
ideal
immunotherapy.
Here,
we
review
advances
particulate
systems
fields
allergy,
autoimmunity,
infectious
diseases,
cancer.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 1571 - 1595
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract:
Long-acting
injectable
microspheres
have
been
on
the
market
for
more
than
three
decades,
but
if
calculated
brand
name,
only
12
products
approved
by
FDA
due
to
numerous
challenges
in
achieving
a
fully
controllable
drug
release
pattern.
Recently,
and
researches
critical
factors
that
determine
kinetics
of
shifted
from
evaluating
typical
physicochemical
properties
exploring
microstructure.
The
microstructure
mainly
includes
spatial
distribution
dispersed
state
drug,
PLGA
pores,
which
has
considered
as
one
most
important
characteristics
microspheres,
especially
when
comparative
characterization
(Q3)
recommended
bioequivalence
assessment.
This
review
extracted
main
variables
affecting
formation
microsphere
formulation
compositions
preparation
processes
highlighted
latest
advances
techniques.
further
understanding
significant
reference
value
development
long-acting
particularly
generic
microspheres.
Keywords:
microsphere,
microstructure,
PLGA,
controlled
Journal of Materials Science Materials in Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(1)
Published: Feb. 14, 2024
Abstract
In
this
study,
poly
(lactic-co-glycolic
acid)
(PLGA)
microparticles
loaded
with
cannabidiol
(CBD)
were
synthesized
(PLGA@CBD
microparticles)
and
embedded
up
to
10
wt%
in
a
chondroitin
sulfate/polyvinyl
alcohol
hydrogel
matrix.
vitro
chemical,
physical,
biological
assays
carried
out
validate
the
potential
use
of
modified
hydrogels
as
biomaterials.
The
had
spherical
morphology
narrow
range
size
distribution.
CBD
encapsulation
efficiency
was
around
52%,
loading
approximately
50%.
Microparticle
addition
caused
minor
changes
their
morphology,
FTIR
thermal
analyses
confirmed
these
changes.
Swelling
degree
total
porosity
reduced
presence
microparticles,
but
similar
hydrophilic
degradation
phosphate
buffer
solution
behaviors
observed
by
all
hydrogels.
Rupture
force
maximum
strain
at
rupture
higher
hydrogels,
whereas
modulus
elasticity
across
materials.
Viability
primary
human
dental
pulp
cells
21
days
generally
not
influenced
PLGA@CBD
microparticles.
control
showed
no
antimicrobial
activity
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
,
5%
10%
inhibition
zones.
conclusion,
fabricated
successfully
Despite
hydrophobic
nature
CBD,
physicochemical
morphological
properties
for
without
CBD-loaded
data
reported
study
suggested
that
original
biomaterial
oil
has
characteristics
could
enable
it
be
used
scaffold
tissue/cellular
regeneration.
Graphical
ACS Applied Bio Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
resection
of
bone
tumors
results
in
large
defects
with
some
residual
tumor
cells,
and
the
treatment
this
type
defect
area
often
faces
a
dilemma,
namely,
trade-off
between
repair
antitumor
after
tumors.
In
order
to
promote
local
repair,
at
same
time
inhibit
recurrence
by
continuous
controlled
drug
administration,
we
developed
multifunctional
NIR-responsive
scaffold,
whose
main
components
are
polylactic
acid
MXene,
loaded
PLGA/DOX
microspheres,
hope
that
scaffold
can
take
into
account
both
bidirectional
modulation
effect
NIR.
showed
1%
MXene
content
had
relatively
good
performance
photothermal
therapy
(PT)
other
aspects,
it
could
be
smoothly
increased
50
°C
within
2
min
under
NIR
illumination,
release
microspheres
was
10%
illumination
compared
body
temperature.
vivo
experiments
animals
effectively
limited
situ
cells
lung
metastasis
able
osteogenic
differentiation
irradiation.
Therefore,
not
only
control
drugs
but
also
enhance
through
PT
formation,
which
provides
application
solution
for
integrated
surgery.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Itaconate
(IA)
is
an
endogenous
metabolite
and
a
potent
regulator
of
the
innate
immune
system.
Its
use
in
immunomodulatory
therapies
has
faced
limitations
due
to
inherent
challenges
achieving
controlled
delivery
requirements
for
high
extracellular
concentrations
achieve
internalization
highly
polar
small
molecule
its
intracellular
therapeutic
activity.
Microparticle
(MP)-based
strategies
are
promising
approach
metabolites
through
macrophage
phagocytosis
subsequent
polymer
degradation-based
delivery.
Toward
goal
IA,
degradable
polyester
polymer-(poly(itaconate-co-dodecanediol))
based
IA
microparticles
(IA-MPs)
were
generated
using
emulsion
method,
forming
micron-scale
(∼
1.5
µm)
microspheres.
IA-MPs
characterized
with
respect
their
material
properties
release
kinetics
inform
particle
fabrication.
Treatment
murine
bone
marrow-derived
macrophages
optimized
concentration
0.1
mg/million
cells
enabled
phagocytosis-mediated
low
levels
cytotoxicity.
Flow
cytometry
demonstrated
IA-MP-specific
regulation
IA-sensitive
inflammatory
targets.
Metabolic
analyses
that
IA-MP
inhibited
oxidative
metabolism
induced
glycolytic
reliance,
consistent
established
mechanism
IA-associated
inhibition
succinate
dehydrogenase.
This
development
IA-based
provides
basis
additional
innovative
metabolite-based
microparticle
drug
systems
treatment
disease.